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NC-2009 SSc2:Development Density and Community Connectivity

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Lawrence Lile

Chief Engineer

Lile Engineering, LLC

LEEDuser Basic Member

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April 13, 2012

I am on a block with two other project under construction at the same time. Can I count the other projects in my calculation of development density? They are likely to be finished before my project is finished.

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Samantha Harrell

LEED Project Reviewer certificate holder

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Mon, 04/16/2012 - 14:03

Hi Lawrence, I'd say yes based on this guidance under the Implementation section in the Reference Guide: "Consider renovating an existing building in an area where community revitalization is already underway and the required development density will be met by the time the project is completed."

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